Medieval Indian History MCQs
Multiple choice questions on Medieval Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. Which of the following Sena rulers introduced Kulinism in Bengal?
[A] Hemant Sen
[B] Ballala Sen
[C] Vijay Sen
[D] Lakshman Sen
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Correct Answer: B [Ballala Sen]
Notes:
One of the vassals of Pala called Hemant Sen founded the Sena Dynasty. The third king of this dynasty Ballala Sena (1160-1178) introduced the social reforms in Bengal known as Kulinism.
2. The ambassador of Emperor James I, who reached in the court of Jahangir in 1615 was __:
[A] Sir James Hay
[B] Sir Thomas Roe
[C] Sir Thomas Howard
[D] Sir John Digby
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Correct Answer: B [Sir Thomas Roe]
Notes:
As an ambassador of Emperor James l, Sir Thomas Roe reached in the court of Mughal Emperor Jehandri at Agra in 1615. Jehangir presented him the Mansab of 400.
3. Which among the following Mughal painters is credited for painting Siberian Crane and the Dodo for the first time?
[A] Abu al-Hasan
[B] Bishandas
[C] Farrukh Beg
[D] Ustad Mansur
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Correct Answer: D [Ustad Mansur]
Notes:
Ustad Mansur as a painter started his career during the last few years of Akbar`s reign as a minor painter. However, later he flourished during the time of Jahangir.
Ustad Mansur was a leading painter in Emperor Jahangir’s court who was famous for depicting plants and animals. Most important paintings were of Siberian Crane and Dodo. The latter was an important source of reference for Zoologists till date. The Siberian Crane painted on paper is highly intricate showing the wrinkles on the bare skin, the legs and a small feather stuck to the claw.
4. “Sur Sagar”, a treatise on music was written during the reign of which of the following Mughal emperors?
[A] Humayun
[B] Akbar
[C] Jahanagir
[D] Shahjahan
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Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
Notes:
Surdas was born somewhere between 1478 and 1483; and died somewhere between 1579 and 1584. He was contemporary of Akbar (reign. 1556-1605). Thus, Sur Sagar was composed during his reign. Tulsidas was also a contemporary of Akbar.
5. Who among the following was considered as the “mixture of opposites”.?
[A] Firuz Tughlaq
[B] Mohammed bin Tughlaq
[C] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[D] Kaiqubad
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Correct Answer: B [Mohammed bin Tughlaq]
Notes:
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq was known as a mixture of opposites as he made his decisions at the wrong time and changed them when it was too late. He took wrong decisions in wrong time. He is way ahead of his time.
6. Who among the following was the first writer to use Urdu as a medium of poetic Expression?
[A] Amir Khusaru
[B] Mirza Ghalib
[C] Bahadur Shah Zafar
[D] Faiz
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Correct Answer: A [Amir Khusaru]
Notes:
Amir Khusrau was a Sufi singer, poet and scholar. He was an iconic figure in the cultural history of the Indian subcontinent. He was a mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi.
7. In context of Vijayanagara Empire, who was the successor of Krishna Dev Raya ?
[A] Sada Shiv Raya
[B] Venkata I
[C] Achyuta Dev Raya
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: C [Achyuta Dev Raya ]
Notes:
The reign period of Tuluva dynasty ruler, Krishna Dev Raya was from 1509 AD to 1529 AD. In his life time, he nominated his half-brother Achyuta Deva Raya as his successor and died towards the end of 1529 AD
8. Who among the following rulers issued Hanuman type of coins?
[A] Harihara & Bukka
[B] Krishnadevaraya
[C] Achyuta Raya
[D] Tirumala Raya
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Correct Answer: A [Harihara & Bukka ]
Notes:
The Sangama dynasty was the first dynasty to rule over Vijayanagar kingdom. In 1336 AD, Harihara- I and his brother Bukka I laid the foundation Vijaynagar empire and named the first dynasty after their father Bhavana Sangama as Sangama dynasty .
Both the rulers, Harihara & Bukka struck coins with the image of Hanuman.
9. Which Khilji ruler adopted the title of “Sikandar -i- Sani”?
[A] Jalaluddin Khilji
[B] Allauddin Khilji
[C] Mubarak Khan
[D] Shihabuddin
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Correct Answer: B [Allauddin Khilji]
Notes:
Allauddin Khilji is known for his ambitious expansionist policies as he sought to build an empire across India. His reign marked the beginning of a period of extensive military conquests. The “Sikandar-i-Sani” title pays homage to Alexander the Great (“Sikandar”) and reflects Allauddin Khilji’s aspirations towards comparable military success and empire-building.
10. In the administration of Allauddin Khilji, the ministry of commerce was organised by whom?
[A] Malik Qabul
[B] Rais Parwani
[C] Malik Yakub
[D] Khusru Malik
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Correct Answer: C [Malik Yakub]
Notes:
Diwan-i-Riyasat, the ministry of commerce, organised under Malik Yakub.
